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Program Assistant - STEAM Program
CYCSFSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jun 2025
💰 $48,000/yr($42,000/yr – $48,000/yr)
About the role
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Position: Program Assistant (STEAM Program)
Salary: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Reports to: Program Manager
Status: Temporary Full-Time, No-Exempt (Summer Position Ends on 7/30/25)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant will work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for the youth in the CYC STEAM Academy. They will provide support to the overall program and act as a floater to support the kids in any of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art, Math) curriculum activities and field trips.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Position: Program Assistant (STEAM Program)
Salary: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Reports to: Program Manager
Status: Temporary Full-Time, No-Exempt (Summer Position Ends on 7/30/25)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant will work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for the youth in the CYC STEAM Academy. They will provide support to the overall program and act as a floater to support the kids in any of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art, Math) curriculum activities and field trips.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support with youth supervision during program hours and on field trips.
- Support the program with age appropriate innovative maker/ STEAM program curriculum activities that promote 21st century skills development.
- Support with equipment tracking and making sure it’s protected at all times.
- Maintain communication with the IT Department if technology issues arise.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
- Establish and maintain positive and safe learning environments for program participants including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
- Support program manager and program specialist with field trips and culminating events that build community and celebrate youth accomplishments.
- Provide regular updates and work with parents/guardians to maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships/climate.
- Assist with administering and collecting evaluation data as required by funders and for continuous program improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data collection of services in required databases and assist with producing programmatic reports as requested.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and attend on-going training opportunities as needed.
- Collaborate with other CYC programs to support special projects and events.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervision.
- 1 full year of college preferred or some youth experience required.
- Experience with any of the following is a plus: coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, photography, film making, music production, and drone programming.
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